Channel Fish Processing Co. product recalled over undeclared milk

Recall date

June 16, 2017

Source

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA FSIS)

Official notice title

Channel Fish Processing Co., Inc. Recalls Siluriformes Fish Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

Recall number

073-2017

FDA classification

Class I

Brand / firm

Channel Fish Processing Co., Inc.

Sold / distributed

Indiana

Why it was recalled

Misbranding; Unreported Allergens

Class I is the FDA’s most serious recall level: there is a reasonable probability that using this product will cause serious harm or death.

What was recalled

EDITORS NOTE: This release is being updated to add a date code missing from a product included in the recall release issued June 16, 2017. WASHINGTON, June 16, 2017 Channel Fish Processing Co., Inc, a Boston, Mass. establishment, is recalling approximately 840 pounds of breaded Swai products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products may contain milk, a known allergen, which is not declared on the finished products labels. The breaded Swai fillet items were produced on Feb. 22, March 20, and May 2, 2017. The following products are subject to recall: [ View Labels (PDF Only)] 10-lb. corrugated box of North Atlantic BRAND APPROX8OZ RAW BREADED SWAI FILLET, with lot code 23445 and a date code of 17122. 10-lb. corrugated box of North Atlantic BRAND APPROX4OZ RAW BREADED SWAI FILLET, with lot code 23114 and a date code of 17079. 10-lb. corrugated box of Channel Brand APPROX4OZ RAW BREADED SWAI FILLET, with a lot code of 22888 and date codes of 17053 and 17054. These items were shipped to institutional locations in Indiana. The problem was discovered on June 14, 2017 when a distributor notified FSIS that bread coatings Channel Fish Processing Co. received and used in the breaded Swai products potentially contained undeclared milk. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/re…